Carrier Planner Analyst

Canadian Tire; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Profit sharing

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation seeks a Carrier Planner Analyst to join our transportation team in Mississauga, Ontario. This hybrid role combines office and field work (4 days in office) and focuses on applying continuous improvement methods to transportation processes, analyzing data, and supporting carrier contract negotiations.

You will develop cost/benefit analyses, lead process improvements, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize plans, with knowledge

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary education in Business, Logistics or Engineering is required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills are required.
• Foundational Python programming with Pandas/NumPy; willingness to learn more.
• Experience building reports/dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or Excel dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service by applying continuous improvement to Transportation processes.
• Analyse topics (data and process) and present findings with issues and potential solutions.
• Develop and present Cost / Benefit analyses.
• Contribute to or lead investigations of business requests and feasibility studies.
• Provide input on business processes and technical issues; recommend solutions.

Skills

Advanced Excel (Macros, Pivot Tables)

Access (Macros, Queries, Reporting)

Python basics (Pandas, NumPy)

Data analysis

Power BI/Tableau

Interpersonal/communication

Project management / CI knowledge

Education

Post-Secondary education in Business, Logistics or Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Canadian Tire Corporation is seeking a Carrier Planner Analyst to join their transportation team in Mississauga, Ontario. This hybrid role (4 days in office) involves applying continuous improvement methodologies to transportation processes, conducting data and process analyses, and supporting carrier contract negotiations.

What You'll Do

• Identify and action opportunities to improve efficiency and/or service by applying continuous improvement methodologies to Transportation processes
• Analyse various topics as assigned (data and process), from the simple to the complex, presenting findings, including key information and issues, as well as potential solutions
• Develop and present Cost / Benefit Analyses
• Contribute to or lead investigation of business requests
• Perform analysis of business requirements to assess cost or feasibility and research solutions
• Provide input and recommendations on business processes and/or technical issues
• Contribute to identification, analysis, improvement and recommendations of solutions (systems and process)
• Evaluate cost impact of carrier contract offers and support creation/presentation of appropriate negotiations support materials
• Provide regular feedback on the quality of the transportation plan, and suggest improvements
• Analyze key performance indicators to identify areas of concern, and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to rectify them
• Provide feedback to the development of delivery template based on road, rail service offering and barge operations
• Maintain current knowledge of Canadian transportation acts and regulations, including transportation of dangerous goods

What You Bring

• Post-Secondary education in Business, Logistics or Engineering
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (e.g. Macros, Pivot Tables) and Access (e.g. Macros, Queries, Reporting) skills
• Foundational Python programming skills, with experience using libraries such as Pandas and NumPy; willingness to learn more advanced tools (e.g., scikit-learn)
• Experience building reports and dashboards using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, planning and organizational skills
• Skilled at managing multiple tasks, setting and tracking own milestones, and meeting deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communications skills
• Strong business acumen
• Familiarity with project management and continuous improvement methodologies is an asset

Compensation & Benefits

Broadband salary range: $53,000 – $88,000. Typical hiring range: $53,000 – $70,000. Benefits include comprehensive benefits and retirement programs, performance incentives, continuing education programs, career growth opportunities, product discounts, mental health benefits up to $5,000/year, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and Triangle Learning Academy access.

Post-secondary education in Business, Logistics or Engineering; advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills; foundational Python programming with Pandas and NumPy; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or Excel dashboards; exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; strong communication and presentation skills